A change in Arizona water law will let farmers and ranchers conserve water without worrying about losing their rights to it in the future. Like most western states, Arizona water rights are “use it or lose it,” meaning that if farmers or ranchers don’t use their full amount for a certain number of years they […]
Caught between climate change and multi-year droughts, California communities are tapping groundwater and siphoning surface water at unsustainable rates. As this year’s below-average rainfall accentuates the problem, a public-private partnership in the Monterey/Salinas region has created a novel water recycling program that could serve as a model for parched communities
A recent study found that if the Colorado River drought continues, Arizona, California, and Nevada may have to cut their water usage by nearly half. Acceptance is the first step.
Valley farmers as well as communities that rely on surface water deliveries from reservoirs were disappointed to learn how low their allocations will be this year.
Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) has introduced the State Water Resiliency Act of 2021 – legislation that could provide up to $785 million to restore the capacity of California’s critical water delivery infrastructure and repair aging roads and bridges.
A government agency that controls much of California’s water supply released its initial allocation for 2021, and the numbers reinforced fears that the state is falling into another drought. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation said Tuesday that most of the water agencies that rely on the Central Valley Project will get just 5% of their contract supply, […]
Arizona Changes ‘Use It or Lose It’ Water Law
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AZPM News (Arizona Public Media)by Ariana BrociousA change in Arizona water law will let farmers and ranchers conserve water without worrying about losing their rights to it in the future. Like most western states, Arizona water rights are “use it or lose it,” meaning that if farmers or ranchers don’t use their full amount for a certain number of years they […]
One California Community Shows How to Take the Waste Out of Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Phys.Orgby Bridget GileCaught between climate change and multi-year droughts, California communities are tapping groundwater and siphoning surface water at unsustainable rates. As this year’s below-average rainfall accentuates the problem, a public-private partnership in the Monterey/Salinas region has created a novel water recycling program that could serve as a model for parched communities
How Does a State Use 40 Percent Less Water?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The New Republicby Nick MartinA recent study found that if the Colorado River drought continues, Arizona, California, and Nevada may have to cut their water usage by nearly half. Acceptance is the first step.
Valley Farmers Disappointed at Low Reservoir Water Allocation This Year
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC 30 (Fresno)by Dale YurongValley farmers as well as communities that rely on surface water deliveries from reservoirs were disappointed to learn how low their allocations will be this year.
Hurtado Introduces Bill to Improve California’s Water Resilience
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Sentinelby Julissa ZavalaSenator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) has introduced the State Water Resiliency Act of 2021 – legislation that could provide up to $785 million to restore the capacity of California’s critical water delivery infrastructure and repair aging roads and bridges.
Red Alert Sounding on California Drought, as Valley Gets Grim News About Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Dale Kasler and Ryan SabalowA government agency that controls much of California’s water supply released its initial allocation for 2021, and the numbers reinforced fears that the state is falling into another drought. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation said Tuesday that most of the water agencies that rely on the Central Valley Project will get just 5% of their contract supply, […]